You can tell my age from this title, one of those old expressions I remember hearing from my mother, grandmothers and aunties. I love these old-fashioned expressions, but as interesting as I find that as a blog post topic, it's not for today.
The day I never thought I'd see was my son starting a blog. Not only starting, but seriously crafting his posts and asking me to review them and offer edits. This is a son who hated homework with a passion. And as much as he, like all my kids, loves to read, writing was always just another form of hated homework.
But then a cancer diagnosis does strange things to a person. It's been a little over three months since he learned that his recurring and worsening stomach pains and digestive issues were due to a colon tumor. This photo was taken in June, when as Don says, "There was this huge thing growing in my colon, and I had no idea."
After his operation and further scans showed it spread to his liver, Don was still processing how life had suddenly changed for him and his family. Talking about it helped, but how much to share and with whom? Some folks aren't comfortable with the topic, while others want to know everything. So Don decided to start his blog.
It's been a great way for him to process events and to inform friends and family who want to know more. I think he's done a fabulous job with it. In these three months, I've learned way more about cancer and its treatment than I ever knew.
Because of what my son is experiencing, I'm very interested in this now and would love to find other blogs that deal with cancer. If you know of any, please share links in the comments.
If you're curious about Don's blog, it is Don has cancer! (exclamation point is his, not mine)
Prayers for Don! Brave to start a blog about it but he will help others faced with such a scary prognosis.
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ReplyDeleteHi Karen - I learnt a lot after my suffered from a stroke and was bedridden - there's so much to learn. Also then other aspects of life make sense and help, when one comes across them. All the best to you and Don and his family - cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteThis is Birgit….first, I cheer you and your son for showing your fight against the Big C. I can feel, between the lines how proud you are of your son and your strength, as a mom, to be there for your son. It’s not easy, by any means, to deal with something like this. I am certain, you are scared and just want to hold him but you are strong and will be his strength when he needs you…and he will. I am now going to visit his blog. Thank you for sharing
ReplyDeleteI learned a lot 5 years ago when my late husband was first diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer that had spread to his brain. They tried a few treatments but ultimately there was nothing they could do. It's not easy to be there with someone who has cancer but I hope things work out for him.
ReplyDeleteI am thinking of both you and your son. It's such a hard thing to have a child (or a son) diagnosed with a difficult health condition. In our area of New York State we have a charity called Sock Out Cancer whose mission is "to assist financially distressed cancer patients and their families pay for non-medical necessities such as food, transportation and housing so patients can focus their energy on fighting cancer." I hope there is something similar in your son's home area.
ReplyDeleteI will check out your son‘s blog and hope that it will help not only him but others. Presently, I do not know other bloggers dealing with cancer or any other illness. Unfortunately, several that posted before are no longer with us, sad to write.
ReplyDeleteI am sorry to hear of your son's diagnosis, but applaud his attitude to it. I'm sure he will find support and comfort from bloggers with similar problems.
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